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January 6, 2026
Pair of Union Square buildings sell for $5 million at auction
This underscores how downtown San Francisco has been reshaped since the pandemic, which resulted in surging office vacancies, and prized pro...
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January 6, 2026
Pop sensation to perform Super Bowl week concert in S.F.
“Beautiful Things” singer Benson Boone is the latest pop star joining the lineup for the BAHC Live! Concert Series next month.
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January 6, 2026
Pavement set for Mosswood Meltdown pre-party in Oakland
The concert, featuring Wednesday and Vivian Girls, will precede the festival’s two-day run on July 18-19, hosted by filmmaker John Waters.
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January 6, 2026
Mickey Rourke vows to return ‘humiliating’ GoFundMe money
Mickey Rourke says he did not approve a GoFundMe campaign created to help him avoid eviction and is calling the effort “humiliating.”
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January 6, 2026
Uber unveils robotaxi ahead of planned San Francisco launch
The company plans to launch the service in San Francisco later this year, pending regulatory approval.
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January 6, 2026
S.F. theater to be replaced by 9 stories of residential housing
The nine-story, 64-unit building will replace a movie theater that has had a presence in the neighborhood for decades.
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January 6, 2026
California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of Chico, a vocal advocate for California's rural north, died at the age of 65, complicating Republican control of the U.S...
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January 6, 2026
Cyrus launching casual ramen spot in its Geyserville lounge
This Wine Country Michelin-starred restaurant is transforming its lounge into a popup with a three-course menu for $75.
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January 6, 2026
Bay Area restaurants display vinyl records, but few play them
More and more restaurants, cafes and bars in the region show off extensive vinyl collections — but few back them up with listening sets.
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January 6, 2026
BART to host stand-up show on moving train for SF Sketchfest
SF Sketchfest and the Bay Area Rapid Transit system have teamed up for a unique stand-up comedy experience.
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January 6, 2026
Muni buses are slow, SFMTA data shows they're also quite efficient
New data from the SFMTA proves that Muni buses really do crawl through traffic, but they also carry more riders than almost anywhere else.
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January 6, 2026
Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is wrong for many reasons
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers denounce U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicholas Maduro.
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January 6, 2026
New California laws for the workplace target bonuses and job postings
More than 20 new California workplace laws take effect this year, including one that could rewrite the rules on bonuses, relocation expenses...
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January 6, 2026
Bay Area weather forecast: Rain exits as sunshine slowly returns
Lingering clouds and a few morning showers give way to gradual clearing Tuesday, marking the start of a quieter stretch after weeks of wet w...
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January 6, 2026
San Francisco’s potential PG&E breakup on ‘a very difficult road’
A complex set of legal and political hurdles stand in the way of San Francisco achieving its public power plans.
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January 6, 2026
Steve Kerr ejected, Warriors’ late rally falls short against Clippers
A no call on an apparent goaltending ignited Steve Kerr’s temper and proved critical as the Golden State Warriors dropped a 103-102 game to...
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January 6, 2026
Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Truckee
About 45 emergency responders searched the scene as officials warned of ongoing avalanche danger.
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January 6, 2026
Sunset Dunes Park: SF judge rejects suit, keeps it open
A San Francisco judge upheld Prop. K, rejecting a lawsuit and keeping Sunset Dunes Park — and the Upper Great Highway closure — in place.
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January 6, 2026
Cafe Jacqueline, San Francisco’s soufflé institution, has closed
Cafe Jacqueline, a famed San Francisco restaurant devoted to soufflés, has closed.
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January 6, 2026
Antioch shooting: Stray bullet strikes 11-year-old girl in head
An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head in an Antioch apartment parking lot and is stable; police say the family wasn’t the target.
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January 6, 2026
Fisherman’s wharf icon dismantled, SF restaurant's neon sign removed
The razing of the longtime restaurant opens the installation of a public plaza on Fisherman’s Wharf that will connect tourists to the lagoon...
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January 6, 2026
Tornado warning issued for San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
Radar detected rotation in a storm cell located about 10 miles west of Boulder Creek.
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January 5, 2026
San Francisco workers’ comp official sentenced to 3 years
Former S.F. workers’ comp official Stanley Ellicott got 3 years for a $627K sham-vendor fraud.
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January 5, 2026
Jeremy Renner back on Tahoe slopes for ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ news
In an Instagram post and video from Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, the actor announced that “Mayor of Kingstown” has been renewed for a fifth and final...
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January 5, 2026
Eric Dane is under 24-hour care amid ALS battle, ex-wife reveals
The “Grey’s Anatomy” actor has been open about his struggle with Lou Gehrig’s disease since revealing his diagnosis in April.
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January 5, 2026
Ang Lee set to film Gold Rush epic in Northern California
Backed by California’s film tax credit program, the Oscar-winning director’s production will shoot extensively in Sacramento County.
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January 5, 2026
Highway closing in Marin County as flooding continues, traffic delays
Parts of US-101 were closed near Seminary Drive and Lucky Drive as heavy rain, flooding continued.
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January 5, 2026
Two teens injured in Santa Rosa transit hub robbery, shooting
An armed robbery escalated into a shooting at the Santa Rosa Transit Mall on Saturday.
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January 5, 2026
Marin County: Hundreds of structures flooded by king tides, heavy rain
State and local officials toured neighborhoods struck by a combination of king tides, storm surge and excessive rainfall, which flooded hund...
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January 5, 2026
Lurie appoints Ruth Ferguson to City College board
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday appointed housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College board, a move expected to push trust...
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January 5, 2026
Tatum Bethune to miss playoffs, leaving 49ers light on linebackers
The San Francisco 49ers learned that Tatum Bethune will miss the NFL playoffs with a season-ending groin tear. With other linebackers ailing...
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January 5, 2026
Crunch time is coming in Philadelphia. Will the 49ers be up for it?
The San Francisco 49ers and Eagles may already be spoiling for their playoff game. Here are some of the factors in play, from George Kittle’...
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January 5, 2026
New owner of SF’s biggest mall sues to evict three remaining tenants
The mostly empty mall’s death spiral started after the pandemic and remote work devastated foot traffic in the Powell Street area.
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January 5, 2026
Square Pie Guys teams up with Bay Area rapper for limited edition pie
Bay Area rapper P-Lo is the latest celebrity to team up with Square Pie Guys to offer customers his personalized pizza creation celebrating...
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January 5, 2026
SF Bay Area heavy rain arrives this afternoon. Here’s the timing
An offshore storm system will trigger several hours of moderate to heavy rain in the Bay Area through Monday evening.
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January 5, 2026
S.F. accused nonprofit of corruption and lost. Now city is appealing
The city attorney's office asked a judge to set aside a decision by a hearing officer and cut Collective Impact off from city funding for th...
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January 5, 2026
Giants have been weirdly inactive. Here’s what it could mean for 2026
If you were expecting Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants to have swung some big deals this winter, there are explanations for why tha...
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January 5, 2026
How Oasis became a symbol of survival for San Francisco’s drag scene
A New Year’s Eve goodbye became a celebration when San Francisco drag club Oasis received a major gift, ensuring the survival of a vital que...
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January 5, 2026
Ann Killion named California Sportswriter of the Year by NSMA
The National Sports Media Association honored the veteran Chronicle columnist for a fourth time.
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January 5, 2026
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Officials say the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule, announced Monday, won’t result in any families losing access or insurance covera...
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January 5, 2026
Two other hikers who fell at Mount Baldy identified
Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, were identified as the two other men who fell from Mount Baldy.
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January 5, 2026
Evidence points to ‘accidental incident’ in Sierra Nevada hiker case
Dive teams, boats, drones and ground crews are focusing on the river corridor where the woman’s belongings were found.
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January 5, 2026
What Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela confirms
OPINION: It is impossible to think of a major military action that has been so poorly justified to Congress and the public as this one.
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January 5, 2026
Fire damages San Jose Buddhist temple
The roof of the Chua Duyen Giac temple partially collapsed due to a fire, San Jose fire officials said.
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January 5, 2026
Stop Trump’s plan to open California’s coastline to oil drilling
OPINION: The Trump administration plans to open the length of California’s coast to offshore oil and gas development, regardless of the law...
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January 5, 2026
Join the SF Chronicle Aging & Longevity Summit with Rick Steves
This one-day event brings together experts on brain health, fitness, social connection and financial planning for impactful conversations ab...
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January 5, 2026
Top Dog closes in Oakland, plus more December restaurant closures
Notable Bay Area restaurant and bar closures from last month include a 41-year-old San Jose taqueria, a long-running Vietnamese bistro in Be...
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January 5, 2026
RT Bistro, from the owners of Rich Table, to open in San Francisco
The coveted off-menu burger makes a comeback, plus more bistro fare at Rich Table’s newest venture.
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January 5, 2026
Trump’s Reconciliation Bill is one big, beautiful farce
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, the Forward Party, BART, guns deterring crime and benefits o...
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January 5, 2026